From the time I was 8 until now, I've been working. My Social Security is looking solid.
My family came from Ecuador.
Well, you know, for me, I think Spanish food is festive.
There a great ethnic cuisine available to you in Chicago.
If you were a Colombian, you would have your version of an empanada. If you are an Argentinean, you might find a dough that's baked and has a butter sheen on it. And then in Ecuador, you'll find more crispy-fried empanadas. So, yeah, every culture has their own version of empanadas.
As long as you remember what you love and why you love it, it will never be far from your heart - or your plate.